Green Onion Beer Bread
makes 1 loaf
If you are a little scared of baking with yeast, this is a great first bread to make. It is impossible to mess up and requires no kneading, and you can have it in the oven as soon as it is done preheating.Read more about this recipe at Coconut & Lime.
3 cups flour
1 1/4 oz active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 12 oz bottle beer (we used Smithwick's)
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
optional add-ins:
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup sundried tomatoes
red pepper flakes
prep: 15 minutes
total: 1 hour
baking sheet
large bowl
toothpick
wire rack
1, Preheat oven to 400F. Oil or spray a baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, stir together salt, pepper, paprika, cheese (if using), green onion, yeast and flour. Add the beer and stir until a dough forms.
3. Shape into a round loaf and place on the greased baking sheet. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until the loaf is slightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack 10-15 minutes before slicing.
2. In a large bowl, stir together salt, pepper, paprika, cheese (if using), green onion, yeast and flour. Add the beer and stir until a dough forms.
3. Shape into a round loaf and place on the greased baking sheet. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until the loaf is slightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack 10-15 minutes before slicing.
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